![Jude Garcia during the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference awarding ceremonies. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ST-2026-Awarding-Jude-Garcia-Conference-MVP-9660-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia secures a fifth consecutive MVP award after leading Criss Cross to another title in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jude Garcia delivers clutch attacks in the extended second set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cabstars-Jude-Garcia-5758-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross leaned on veteran composure to sweep AEP-Cabstars and remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![The offseason shook the league. Now the real test begins. Watch how the new-look contenders battle for control in what could be the most unpredictable Spikers’ Turf season in years. [photo credit: Spikers Turf]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ST-2026-Presscon-8242-400x200.jpg)
The 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference begins Wednesday with a reshaped field and multiple contenders eyeing the crown.
![Jude Garcia spikes for a crucial point in the fourth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-02984-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross booked a fourth straight Finals appearance after outlasting UST-Gameville, led by a 31-point masterclass from Jude Garcia.
![Criss Cross readies for a crucial meeting with UST-Gameville as the finals picture narrows. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-5611-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to avoid a costly misstep as the Spikers’ Turf semifinals tighten, with multiple contenders still fighting for a spot in the championship round.
![Jude Garcia celebrates a point during Criss Cross’ five-set win against Cignal. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-9941-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame defending champion Cignal in a five-set showdown to start the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals with a victory at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Garcia celebrates a key point as Criss Cross closes out a tight endgame. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-CKC-vs-UST-Jude-Garcia2-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia earned the season’s first Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honor after spearheading Criss Cross through a dominant stretch in the Invitational Conference.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross in scoring to stay atop the standings. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-5145-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross kept its perfect start intact, sweeping Savouge in straight sets to stretch its unbeaten run to 5-0 in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at Paco Arena.
![Adrian Villados steadies the offense during Criss Cross’ unbeaten start [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-Invitational-Conference_Criss-Cross-vs-VNS_VILLADOS-Adrian-06600-400x200.jpg)
With Ish Polvorosa sidelined, Adrian Villados has risen to the challenge, steering Criss Cross to a 3-0 start and earning Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors.
![Creamline celebrates its 2024 grand slam victory in the PVL. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PVL-INV-2024-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-1722-400x200.jpg)
Jonathan Ng, Vice Chairman and CEO of Rebisco, has been named Executive of the Year at the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night for his impact on Philippine volleyball through Creamline, Choco Mucho, and Criss Cross.